Plymouth State Wrestlers split two dual matches

Dec 09, 2006

BRISTOL, R.I. - The Plymouth State University
wrestling team split a pair of dual matches Saturday afternoon,
falling to the host Roger Williams University, 30-21, but
rebounding to defeat Western New England College, 45-3.

PSU completes the first semester with a 1-3 dual match record,
while Roger Williams is 8-2 and WNEC 3-7-1.

The Panthers were led by three freshmen who recorded two
victories apiece. Jared Laganas (Dracut, Mass.)
posted a pin and a decision at 149 pounds, Donny
Connolly (Plaistow, N.H./Timberlane) registered a pair of
wins at 165, and Josh St. Ours (Manchester,
N.H./Memorial) pinned both of his opponents at 184. St. Ours, who
is 9-2 on the season, and Connolly, who is 9-4, share the team lead
in victories this season.

Junior Shaun Wilbert (Toms River, N.J./Toms
River South) also won twice for the Panthers, picking up a forfeit
victory against RWU and pinning his WNEC opponent and moving to 8-3
on the season.